When rainfall intensity is greater than infiltration capacity indicated by the infiltration capacity curve, the excess water contributes to:
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A.
groundwater recharge
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B.
evapotranspiration
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C.
surface runoff
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D.
evaporation
Correct Answer:
C. surface runoff
Explanation:
The correct answer is surface runoff.
When the rate of rainfall exceeds the soil's ability to absorb water, known as its infiltration capacity, the surplus water cannot enter the ground. Instead, this excess moisture flows over the land surface as surface runoff, eventually making its way into streams, rivers, and lakes. This process is a key component of the hydrological cycle and occurs when the ground becomes saturated or the intensity of the storm surpasses the soil's drainage rate.
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